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Implementing a Standards-Based Personal Fitness Course in High School PE

SHAPE America

As a high school physical education teacher in Normal, IL, I created the curriculum for our current personal fitness course to help meet the needs of our student body. In an age where screen time outpaces physical activity and youth mental health is a rising concern, personal fitness education in high school is imperative.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school.

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High School Physical Education – 4 Keys To Success

PLT4M

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Below are two free sleep lesson plans for middle and high school students. But, research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep.

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FITT Principle For Physical Education

PLT4M

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. Let’s look at another example. Or a mix of both? Bonus Content!

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A Response to the Washington Post

Montessori Physical Education

It’s Losing Ground in Our Push for Academic Achievement.” In it, Jay Mathews makes the case that when schools are looking to cut the budget, PE is the first to go, despite the fact that there is a positive correlation between PE and academic achievement. In a world where PE is expendable, why are after school sports thriving?

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Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education

PLT4M

One bodyweight bootcamp workout can build cardiovascular endurance, upper body and lower body muscular strength and endurance, mobility, core strength, and more. Fun and high-energy classes. Every student in class can find the right movement to still achieve a great workout. A total body workout. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.